You Wouldn't Dare (Khaos Trilogy Book 1), стр. 48

Chapter 13

Violet

We ate our fill, barely leaving anything left on the bones. We had contemplated taking what little remained to the other wolves, but Khaos had vetoed this. He said that we may as well leave it to the smaller carnivores that would roam this forest at night, his voice mocking when he informed me that he was teaching me about the circle of life.

We had laughed together, spooning on the dewy grass before he grew more sombre and told me about the hunting schedule, and how there was always a patrol team out making sure that the kitchen was fully stocked. They usually travelled with the young pups, making sure someone trained them from a young age so that if they ever found themselves in a situation where they were alone, they would know how to survive until a rescue team found them.

I had stayed quiet, content to lay close to Khaos. I had laid my hand on his face, feeling the way his strong jaw moved when he spoke, his soft, deep voice rumbling in my ear, his breath hot on my neck. I knew that he was so protective over the young pups because of his own experiences, and my wolf had whispered her contentment.

Khaos had wanted to see if our wolves would bond, and there was no longer any doubt in my mind that she had made her choice. Khaos had proven to us that underneath his hard exterior laid a fierce protector, a man who would do anything to ensure the safety of those he loved. She had chosen him and from this moment on, she would follow where he led.

For the first time in my life, I let down my guard, allowing my feelings to wash over me without smothering them. My wolf pushed forward, wanting to be close to her mate, and I gave in, letting her control the shift. Khaos ran his fingers through our fur, scratching behind our ears as he stared at us, a soft smile on his lips before he stood and shifted into his wolf, allowing them both to curl up together and fade off to sleep.

“Are you worn out, little one?” He asked a few hours later, the pair of us still joined together in a mix of dark and light.

“Exhausted,” I all but purred, my wolf not wanting to budge an inch. She was happy beyond her wildest dreams at the ferocious mate the Moon Goddess had given her.

“I suppose that means you’re not interested in a run then?” That got my attention. I cocked one eye open, staring at him suspiciously.

“What do you mean, run?” I wasn’t about to race him through this forest. I had no intention of allowing him to show off with his speed, leaving me behind in a trail of his dust. His ego was already big enough.

Khaos didn’t answer me, he simply got to his paws, stretching out his entire body. My wolf bristled at the site of the lean muscles on display. He laid on his belly, covering his eyes with his front paws.

“One... Two... Three... Four...” He removed one paw to quickly glance my way, “you have until I reach ten by the way. Five...”

I was off like lightning, flying through the forest. “… Eight... Nine... Ten... Ready or not, little one, here I come.”

Shit.

I couldn’t outrun him. There wasn’t a chance in Hell. I heard his thunderous paws quickly closing the distance behind us and my heart raced. I had to urge my wolf forward; the chase thrilled her. She wanted nothing more than to be caught and dominated, to offer herself to him as he took what was his. I shouted at her, refusing to make it that easy. He wanted the thrill of the chase; he was going to get one.

My ears pricked as I thought I heard the sound of running water and I quickly steered in that direction, almost barking with relief when I saw the sparkling river. I ran